President Donald Trump renewed his public discussion over firing Robert Mueller after the search of his lawyer’s office, a move that would be the single most destructive act since . . . well . . . Trump fired James Comey. It would not only not stop the investigation but it would expand calls for impeachment. The statement clearly thrilled many of his critics who relished the idea of the largest unforced error in history since New York Giants center fielder Fred Snodgrass blew Game 8 of the 1912 World Series with the Boston Red Sox. Of course, dropping that ball cost New York the World Series. This could cost Trump his presidency. I have a column out this morning in the Hill on this issue.

As discussed earlier, if Trump were to fire Mueller now, Trump would put his very presidency at risk. Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and White House counsel Don McGahn likely would resign in quick succession.

Moreover, Congress could reinstate the Independent Counsel Act, which existed until 1992. Indeed, Mueller could conceivably be reappointed under that law. Finally, Congress would likely embark on its own investigation, including a possible impeachment process. In other words, firing Mueller is unlikely to achieve the desired end of stopping the investigation. It would, however, likely stop the Trump administration from doing anything other than crisis management over the firing.

Trump is right that there are people calling for Mueller. They are wrong, Mr. President.

(1) Any links and/or coordination between the Russian government and individuals associated with the campaign of President Donald Trump; and
(2) any matters that arose or may arise directly from the investigation; and
(3) any other matters within the scope of 28 C.F.R. § 600.4(a). (google it).

The whole point is to find something within the above parameters, if it exists, if not, then to clear Trump of the above. If any other crimes turn up outside that mandate, those will be referred to the appropriate authorities, as was the case with Michael Cohen.

Contrary to popular Fox News reporting on the subject, Mueller is not out “to get” Trump. He’s just doing the job he was hired to do, nothing more, nothing less. We need to know if Trump, or anyone on his staff, is a crook or is subject to Russian influence or “comprimat”. There was probable cause, which is why Rosenstein appointed a special counsel.